Compounder I - 3rd Shift
Ormond Beach, FL, US
Position Summary
Primary purpose of this position: Responsible for the dispensing of chemicals and compounding of bulk product according to department SOP´s and batch record requirements. Responsible for ensuring a safe workplace while producing a quality product. Hours are Sunday night to Thursday night 11:00pm-7:30am.
Essential Functions
- Basic weighing or measuring of materials, or products.
- Understand the continuous improvement process.
- Must be able to train and cross train less experienced compounders and cleaning technicians.
- Ability to follow instructions precisely on the batch record.
- Observe equipment operations so that abnormalities can be detected and escalate abnormalities timely and appropriately.
- Operation of simple equipment.
- Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis and testing.
- Cleaning of compounding equipment (tanks/pumps/utensils).
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Clean and lubricate mechanical parts of machines and other small parts, to include transfer lines, mixing tanks and other equipment as needed.
- Cleaning of portable equipment, such as pumps, fillers, storage containers, stationary storage tanks
- and return cleaned parts to designated storage areas.
- Management of waste water and proper disposal.
- Completion of the lock out tag out program.
- Ability to read and determine batch requirements.
- Follow all EPC Safety/Environmental, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Lean 5S policies and regulation guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required from an accredited institution.
- One (1) year of experience in a manufacturing facility.
- Light mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
- Basic math and computer skills required.
- Must be qualified to wear a respirator.
- Flexibility to work weekends and overtime.
- Must be able to read, write and understand English.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and be detailed oriented.
- Ability and willingness to work closely with others and departments.
- Ability to document and communicate properly.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
Work Environment
- Ability to work 8+ hour shift standing, bending, and reaching
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment (may be above 30 ambient degrees or below 20 ambient degrees in areas of production)
- Maintaining a safe and clean work environment, which would include sweeping and cleaning up as you go
- Flexibility to work weekends and overtime